VOA/INTERNATIONAL FOOD, 330 INDEPENDENCE ST SW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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Sep 03, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 25, 2014 | Follow-up | 6 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 18, 2014 | Routine | 11 | 14 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Sep 06, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 29, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 06, 2013 | Routine | 5 | 0 | Details / Comments |
Sep 03, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Plumbing in poor repair in men's room. (REPEAT)
FAILURE TO ABATE VIOLATION 25 DCMR 2418.1 FROM INSPECTION DATED 8/25/14-PARTS ARE ORDERED
THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN ABATED: 25 DCMR 1005.1, 1009.1, 3210.1(C). 2305.1, 4300.1
CONTINUE TO CONSISTENTLY MONITOR TEMPERATURES, TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, AND HAND WASHING. CONTINUE AGGRESSIVE APPROACH TO TREATING FOR FRUIT FLIES.
DC CFPM: Artemis Dimopoulous
FS-43825
04/26/2017
CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. J COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928 WITH QUESTIONS.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 131.0F |
| Ham (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 33.0F |
| Roast Beef (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 100.0F |
Aug 25, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper hot holding temperatures
Potentially hazardous foods temp below 135 degrees F. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Potentially hazardous foods temp above 41 degrees F. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Time as a public health control: procedures & records
Time is used as a public health control for pizzas. No written procedures or temperature logs exist for foods held out of temperature control. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Fruit flies observed airborne and on walls of prep area. (REPEAT)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Hot water not available in men's room. (REPEAT)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Plumbing in poor repair in men's room. (REPEAT)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
FAILURE TO ABATE THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION ON 8/18/14:
25 DCMR 3210.1(C) - PEST CONTROL APPLIED 8/21/2014
25 DCMR 2305.1 - FACILITY MAINTENCANCE IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON ISSUE
25 DCMR 2418.1 - FACILITY MAINTENCANCE IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON ISSUE
25 DCMR 4300.1 - LICENSE WILL BE OBTAINED TODAY - PER MANAGER
45 DAY NOTICE VIOLATIONS ARE PENDING, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
25 DCMR 803.1
25 DCMR 407.1
25 DCMR 812.2
25 DCMR 1410.1
25 DCMR 1900.9
25 DCMR 3200.1
25 DCMR 3201.1
THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN ABATED FROM INSPECTION DATED 8/18/14:
25 DCMR 403.1
25 DCMR 401.1
25 DCMR 3004.1
25 DCMR 2707.1
CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO PERFORM SERVICE SPECIFICALLY FOR FRUIT FLIES WITHIN NEXT 5 DAYS. FOLLOW ALL RECOMMENDATIONS OF PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ABATE PEST ISSUE.
DC CFPM: ARTEMIS DIMOPOILOS
FS-60015
02/07/2017
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. J COLEMAN AT(202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 135.0F |
| Pizza (Table) (Time As Public Health Control) | 119.0F |
| Pizza (Table) (Time As Public Health Control) | 106.0F |
| Pizza (Table) (Time As Public Health Control) | 108.0F |
| Sausage (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 156.0F |
| Chicken (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 120.0F |
| Tuna (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 51.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 50.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 52.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 56.0F |
| Turkey (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
Aug 18, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
DC Certified Food Protection Manager is not present. Manager arrived mid-inspection. (Corrected On Site) - Hands clean and properly washed
Food handlers are not washing hands at proper frequency. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hands clean and properly washed
Food handlers are not following proper hand washing procedure. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Hand washing reminder sign is not present at hand sink in customer area island. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
Improper hierarchy observed in two areas. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Ice machine interior is unclean. (Corrected On Site) - Proper hot holding temperatures
Multiple potentially hazardous foods temp below 135 degrees F. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Multiple potentially hazardous foods temp above 41 degrees F on line. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
Potentially hazardous foods intended to be held for more than 24 hours are not date marked. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Foods are not separated and placed in shallow pans to cool- improper cooling methods observed. (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
Foods, not easily identifiable and removed from original container are not name labeled. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Fruit flies observed on walls and airborne in prep area. Cockroach carcasses observed in dry storage. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Foods not covered in walk in freezer. (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
Food handlers observed without hair restraints. (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
Food handlers wearing bracelets. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Wiping cloths are not stored in buckets when not in use. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Single serve plates are not inverted. (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Shelves in walk in cooler are rusty to the point they pose a contamination risk. Gaskets Damaged.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Multiple surfaces of non-food contact equipment are unclean - exteriors of equipment, gaskets, containers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Hot water not available at men's room hand sink and at sink in island of customer area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Plumbing in poor repair in men's room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Covered waste receptacle not available in ladies room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Floors, walls, ceilings, vents observed unclean. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Multiple areas of walls have holes/damage. Water damage present in ceiling tiles. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT VIOLATIONS STATED WITHIN 5- AND 45- CALENDAR DAYS
BUSINESS LICENSE EXPIRED, CONTACT DCRA TO OBTAIN NEW LICENSE IN NEXT 5 DAYS
DC CFPM: ARTEMIS G DIMOPOULOS
FS-60015
02/07/2017
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. J COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 78.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 78.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female) | 110.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -8.0F |
| Milk (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Cantaloupes (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 52.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 50.0F |
| Lettuce (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 50.0F |
| Tuna (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 51.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 51.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 50.0F |
| Ham (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Chicken (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 183.0F |
| Soup (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 159.0F |
| Sausage (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 157.0F |
| Spinach (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 132.0F |
| Beef (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 119.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 56.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 54.0F |
| Salad Dressing (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Pizza (Table) (Hot Holding) | 113.0F |
| Pizza (Table) (Hot Holding) | 90.0F |
| Chicken (Cooling) | 63.0F |
| Sausage (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 63.0F |
| Scrapple (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
Sep 06, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:ALL ITEMS CORRECTED ON SITE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
Aug 29, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Management awareness; policy present
Employees are not aware of the requirement to report diagnoses of foodborne illnesses or symptoms of foodborne illnesses to the person in charge.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food-contact surfaces(Continue to clean gaskets and inside ice-machine to remove build-up.. - Food properly labeled; original container
Continue to label and date all food items where needed.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Seal base of wall near ice-machine to prevent rodent entry. (Prevent back-siphonage at handsink.)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
A 5-DAY NOTICE WAS GIVEN.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISER, MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -10.0F |
| Eggs (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Beef (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
Aug 06, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food-contact surfaces(Continue to clean gaskets and inside ice-machine to remove rust build up.)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
Label and date all food where needed.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Continue to increase pest control measures for evidence of dead roaches. - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Seal base of wall near ice-machine to prevent rodent entry. Remove piping cord near handsink to prevent back-siphonage at handsink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
A 5-DAY NOTICE WAS GIVEN.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS. COLEMAN AT (202)535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -10.0F |
| Eggs (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Beef (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
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